Eric Staal Biography

Eric Craig Staal (born October 29, 1984) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player playing for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Eric is the oldest of the Staal brothers, which include former teammates Marc Staal, Jordan Staal, and Jared Staal. He is a member of the Triple Gold Club, having won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006, and both the 2007 World Championships and the 2010 Winter Olympics with Team Canada.